Title:
Entrance to Temple, Canton, China, USA, Miller, circa 1860
Description:
•Stereoview showing the entrance to a Chinese temple in Canton (Guangzhou).
•A group of Chinese men standing and seated near a sedan chair at the base of a stone staircase.
•Circular “moon gate” entrance visible at the top of the steps, surrounded by trees and foliage.
•One man seated on the ground beside the sedan chair; others standing in traditional garments with queue hairstyles.
•Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., New York, and identified as view No. 10.
Photographer/publisher:
Photographer: Miller
Publisher: E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., New York
Period/date:
Circa 1860
Dimensions:
Approx. 17.5 x 8.5 cm
Condition:
Very good; excellent contrast and clarity, minimal handling wear to mount edges.
Reverse:
Printed label: Anthony’s Stereoscopic Views. No. 10. Entrance to Temple, Canton, China. Occupied by General Crawford. Photo by Miller. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., 591 Broadway, New York.
Keywords:
China, Canton, temple, sedan chair, Anthony
Photographer Biography:
•Miller worked in China during the mid-19th century.
•His images were acquired and published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. for Western distribution.
•Anthony & Co. were leading publishers of stereoscopic views of Asia and other regions.
•The firm issued extensive series depicting international locations and historical events.
•Further biographical details on Miller remain scarce.
Shipping Information:
Shipping: EUR 5 for one stereoview, EUR 10 for any number of stereoviews worldwide.